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Lin Huai'en could only hear the beating of Di Shaoze's heart. His heartbeat was so close, yet so far away, familiar yet strange.

Lin Huai'en once firmly believed that he was unique in Di Shaoze's heart, but only now did he realize that he could actually be replaced, replaced by a bright red and arrogant cinnabar mole.

Di Shaoze's heart has changed, but Lin Huai'en's has not.

During these years of hardship, deep in Lin Huai'en's heart, Di Shaoze was always unique and always occupied a special place -

I still remember that when he was sixteen years old, Lin Huai'en threw down the pig-beating stick, picked up the yellowed book under his pillow, and shouted with full of expectations and eyes looking to the future that he would go to the capital, take the exam, and rebuild a dynasty with harmonious politics and people!

This youthful spirit was soon known to the whole village, and was used as a joke when breaking corn sticks, and was laughed at over and over again.

Officialdom is a man's business, and it has nothing to do with Shuang'er. The villagers just think Lin Huai'en is young and ignorant, and they keep correcting him, saying that after he gets married, he can raise his son to take the exam, and there is no need for him to go out and show up in public.

But no matter what others said, Lin Huai'en was more persistent than ever before. He argued with his mother dozens of times and even secretly prepared travel expenses and dry food.

Later, when Lin Huai'en was determined to leave, his mother was so angry that she locked him up in the house. After a long time, she drove out a piglet and told him to feed it on the way. If he did not do well in the exam, he should return to the village immediately.

Lin Huai'en went to the capital, registered, found a cheap restaurant, and immersed himself in exam preparation. On the day of the exam, he was halfway through the exam when an invigilator grabbed him, threw him out onto the street, and posted his test paper and portrait on the shame board at the entrance.

The invigilator said arrogantly that Shuang'er could not enter the officialdom. Although it was not written on the examination paper, it was an invisible rule from ancient times to the present. Lin Huai'en should go back to where he came from.

Lin Huai'en was so angry that his whole body was shaking. He had been preparing for the exam for a long time, but he couldn't take it because of Shuang'er's identity. So he argued loudly at the gate of the examination hall.

But unfortunately, there were two strong men standing on the other side, and Lin Huai'en was in a foreign place and weak, so he was unable to return to the examination room in the end.

That was the most embarrassing moment in Lin Huai'en's life. He was like a wandering beggar, being pointed at and talked about by others. He stayed in the corner of the examination hall just to fight for his own rights.

The money in his bag was almost gone. Lin Huai'en couldn't protest for a few more days, so he could only despair and start counting the days until he could return home.

Perhaps it was some kind of coincidence, but a carriage pulled up to the entrance of the examination hall. From the open window, someone began to read aloud the papers on the shame list. The voice was childish, yet carried the authority of a superior.

When someone read his essay aloud in front of him, Lin Huai'en's face turned red with embarrassment, and he couldn't tell for a moment whether the other person was deliberately embarrassing him or was reading his essay seriously.

The curtain of the carriage opened and a young boy walked out.

The young boy's skin was whiter than snow, his facial features were as delicate and smooth as jade, and he was wearing a black and gold python robe coated with a layer of light golden glow. He was not like someone in this mortal world, and people did not dare to get even a little bit close to him.

The young boy was smiling, his eyes narrowed, appearing innocent and adorable. "Your essay is well written. The Master said that reasoning is paramount in essay writing. Your essay and the Master's example have similarities in meaning."

Lin Huai'en muttered inwardly, "No matter how good it is, it's useless."

The young boy asked back, "Why?"

Lin Huai'en replied: "Shuang'er cannot enter the officialdom."

The young boy frowned and said, "Great responsibilities in the world belong to those who are capable. Who says Shuang'er can't enter the officialdom?"

Later, the young boy persistently asked the reason, tore off the shame list at the door for Lin Huai'en, and taught the examiner a lesson.

Later, the young boy seemed to like him very much and care about him very much. He brought him back to the mansion, asked him many strange questions, and listened to Lin Huai'en's ideals.

The pure-minded Di Shaoze, like daylight and scorching sun, shone into Lin Huai'en's heart that autumn, making his dream begin to sprout.

For a full ten years, Lin Huai'en revolved around this little sun and never left. Even after knowing his other side, she still married him like a moth to a flame.

But Di Shaoze still got tired of him and began to fall in love with another Shuang'er.

This is so unfair...

Lin Huai'en increased the strength of his arms, tightly wrapping them around Di Shaoze's neck, and his heart lost the sense of security he once had. He couldn't lose Di Shaoze. He couldn't afford to gamble, nor could he afford to lose.

Di Shaoze held Lin Huai'en in his arms and entered the Moon Worship Hall. This was the first time Di Shaoze had entered the Moon Worship Hall since their marriage. But it wasn't lonely here; instead, it was well-maintained by Lin Huai'en.

Not only are there various plants planted in the courtyard, but there are also various areas such as a study, a swing, and a teahouse. Even the bed is filled with a variety of books, which can be reached at hand.

Di Shaoze commented: "The swing is for one person, the teahouse has a single table, and even the bed only has one pillow. You really didn't leave me any space."

Lin Huai'en lowered his eyes. "You never come here. If you're willing to come a few times a month, I'll save a place for you."

Di Shaoze pursed his lips, did not delve into the issue any further, and gently placed Lin Huai'en on the soft chair.

The palace maids at the side hurried to serve, offering hot tea and handkerchiefs, and were extremely attentive. The palace maids' motive was very obvious: since their master never competed for favor, they hoped to retain Emperor Shaoze by serving him enthusiastically.

After drinking the hot tea, Lin Huai'en's hands and feet warmed up a little. Seeing that Di Shaoze was soaking wet, he said, "Do you want to take a shower and change clothes?"

Di Shaoze's eyes flickered as he replied softly, "Hmm."

Di Shaoze stood up and just as he lifted his feet towards the bathing pool in the side hall, he paused and picked up Lin Huai'en.

Lin Huai'en instinctively put his arms around his neck, his almond-shaped eyes dazed.

Emperor Shaoze explained, "Every time there's thunder, you're always afraid for a while, and you always want to be around people. So, you can't leave me, so bathe with me."

Seeing that he still remembered this about him, Lin Huai'en's depressed mood improved a little and he nodded to him.

After walking around the screen of the side hall, Lin Huai'en put his toes on the ground.

In front of Lin Huai'en, Di Shaoze untied his belt, threw off his dragon robe, and went down to the hot spring pool.

Lin Huai'en picked up his robe, folded it and hung it on the screen before starting to take off his belt.

Lin Huai'en's technique for removing his belt was awkward and slow, as he wasn't used to sharing a bath with Di Shaoze. Although they had been married for so long, they hadn't experienced much sexual intercourse, and the physical distance between them was still a little distant.

After Lin Huai'en huddled into the pool, he was some distance away from Di Shaoze, not knowing whether to be close or far away. In front of Di Shaoze, Lin Huai'en was actually a little passive.

From the beginning of their ambiguity, it was Di Shaoze who pursued him, took care of him, and was considerate of him. Lin Huai'en only needed to accept it and rarely took the initiative.

After the knife incident, Emperor Shaoze's attitude towards him plummeted, and he ignored him. He was filled with disappointment and didn't know how to actively redeem his wife. He could only rely on the most clumsy method, taking care of the harem affairs, to show his merits as a wife...

Di Shaoze narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the distance between himself and Lin Huai'en, which was wide enough for three elephants to fit in, and shouted, "Am I a beast? Afraid that I will eat you? Come closer."